Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor was introduced in 2007, to get certified the requirement was: one had to be certified for 3 years in a row and had to attend 2 day in person and online courses.

They were seeking secondary homes for their family that could be rented to help offset costs and didn't require an immediate or transferrable permit.

However I would say those lenders would be more willing than a bank to write the mortgage, and after completion you can refinance it.Overall, its probably easier and better use of your time to just find another house that doesn't require the construction and where the numbers make sense.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Make sure any lease agreement you use complies with Arizona's landlord-tenant laws, including required disclosures (like bed bug information, for example).If you're unsure, consulting with a local real estate attorney to review the agreement can provide peace of mind and ensure you're fully protected.

Below is the link of the property:https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/927-Dixon-St-Tiptonville-TN/...No idea why it would be listed in the title unless the owners took some kind of government incentive that requires them to only lease to section 8 tenants.

However, required downpayments were typically 40-50%, and would be difficult without a residency visa.

@Kyle Trotman If you purchased with a hard money loan conventional lenders will require extensive seasoning to utilize the new appraised value for cash out. 

With your Fico and down payment, all you need to do is make sure you pass the debt to income requirements. 

You should require the tenant to carry $100,000 liability.